Title: Balafon Beach Resort Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Balafon Beach Resort On private beach with outdoor pool, near Bijilo Forest Park ![Private beach, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/72148429.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/7136de4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/42058398.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Premium Room, Garden View | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/07c26ffc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/7bf665fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Balafon Beach Resort offers a perfect blend of tropical relaxation and genuine hospitality. Visitors unwind with refreshing drinks at the swim-up bar while others opt for rejuvenating treatments at the spa, creating their own version of beachside bliss. 7.6 Good ## Popular amenities - - Spa - Bar - Pool - 24/7 front desk - Room service £82 includes taxes & fees 30 Nov - 1 Dec ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 19 - Nov 20](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=18141920&PinnedHotelID=18141920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=18141920&PinnedHotelID=18141920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 20 - Nov 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=18141920&PinnedHotelID=18141920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=18141920&PinnedHotelID=18141920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 21 - Nov 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=18141920&PinnedHotelID=18141920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=18141920&PinnedHotelID=18141920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 28 - Nov 30](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=18141920&PinnedHotelID=18141920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=18141920&PinnedHotelID=18141920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 16 of 16 rooms ![Premium Room, Private Pool, Ocean View | Private pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/26b998c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Room, Private Pool, Ocean View ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private plunge pool Air conditioning Fridge TV - 323 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Ocean view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Premium Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/88786bcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Room, Ocean View ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Fridge TV Separate bedroom - 323 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Partial sea view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Premium Room, Private Pool, Garden View | Private pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/3c87750b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Room, Private Pool, Garden View 7.0 Good 2 reviews ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private plunge pool Air conditioning Fridge TV - 323 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Premium Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/7d9f4844.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Room, Garden View ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Fridge TV Separate bedroom - 323 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/42058398.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard House, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Fridge TV - 431 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed ![Standard Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/c392f60f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, Garden View 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Fridge TV Separate bedroom - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/67f5923a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room With Garden View - Sleeps 3 ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/a264d129.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Swim Up Pool Deluxe Room With Garden View - Sleeps 3 ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/6bf4392f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Swim Up Pool Deluxe Room With Ocean View - Sleeps 3 ![Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/42058398.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard House, 2 Bedrooms ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Fridge TV - 646 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 5 - 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/068ee012.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Room Ocean View - Sleeps 3 ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/052b879c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Room Garden View - Sleeps 3 ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/951a0f04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### One-Bedroom House - Sleeps 3 ![1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/951a0f04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Two-Bedroom House - Sleeps 5 ### Premium Room, Private Pool, Ocean View - Sleeps 3 ### Premium Room, Private Pool, Garden View - Sleeps 3 ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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With a private beach, free beach cabanas and beach massages, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a body wrap, a manicure/pedicure and a facial at the on-site spa. Enjoy on-site activities, such as beach volleyball and beach yoga. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hotel include: - An outdoor pool along with a lazy river, free cabanas and sunloungers - Free self-parking - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), beach towels and concierge services - Barbecues, luggage storage and outdoor furniture - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All 88 individually furnished rooms include perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Other amenities include: - Shared bathrooms with in-room sink with showers and free toiletries - TVs with premium channels - Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95390000/95386100/95386038/497a2987.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coco Ocean Resort & Spa Serrekunda - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Kids pool 9.2 Wonderful 67 reviews £121 includes taxes & fees 20 Nov - 21 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=95386038&PinnedHotelID=95386038&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private beach, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48420000/48413500/48413414/57bc54a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### TUI BLUE Tamala Serrekunda - On private beach - Pool - All-inclusive - Spa 8.0 Very good 183 reviews £140 includes taxes & fees 21 Nov - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - A bar/lounge - A beach bar - A poolside bar - A restaurant - A swim-up bar ### Things to do - Beach volleyball - Beach yoga - Full-service spa - Lazy river - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - ATM - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Beach loungers - Beach towels - Beach umbrellas - Free beach cabanas - Free pool cabanas - Garden - On a private beach - Outdoor furniture - Picnic area - Pool loungers - Pool umbrellas - Terrace ### Full-service spa - Body scrubs - Body wraps - Couples treatment rooms - Facials - Manicures/pedicures ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Assistive listening devices - No lift ### More - 2 floors - Built in 2016 - Designated smoking areas - Mosquito nets - Traditional architecture ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Shared bathroom (in-room sink) - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with premium cable/satellite channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Limited room service - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board - Safe - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 13 are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: GMD 2800 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Children 13 years old and younger are not permitted at this property ### Property is also known as Balafon Hotel Serrekunda Balafon Serrekunda Balafon Hotel Balafon Beach Resort Hotel Balafon Beach Resort Serrekunda Balafon Beach Resort Hotel Serrekunda ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Balafon Beach Resort have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Balafon Beach Resort? > As of 19 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balafon Beach Resort on 30 Nov 2025 start from £81.82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Serrekunda-Hotels-Balafon-Beach-Resort.h18141920.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Balafon Beach Resort pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Balafon Beach Resort? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Balafon Beach Resort? > Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Balafon Beach Resort? > Checkout is at noon. ### Does Balafon Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of GMD 2800 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Balafon Beach Resort located? > Nestled on the beach, this Serrekunda hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bijilo Forest Park and Senegambia Craft Market. River Gambia National Park and Gambia National Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Balafon Beach Resort Reviews 7.6 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 36 8 - Good 29 6 - Okay 22 4 - Poor 9 2 - Terrible 7 ### 7.8/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Staff & service ### 7.6/10 Amenities ### 7.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 7.2/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Gary 1 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice accommodations. Attentive staff. ##### Gary Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nomi 5 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Balafon Beach resort The stay was super Pleasant and the staff is super friendly. There is a private Beach with guards to make sure all people staying here are safe😀 Nice pool and rooms with aircondition ##### Nomi Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason 24 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Wonderful experience. ##### Jason Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### M 20 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great stay Everything was ok apart from been a room with limited entertainment i.e the atv was not functioning properly. ##### M Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### pau 4 Jun 2024 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beachside hotel, lovely location with excellent service ##### pau Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Tysheena 17 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Quiet, inviting, immediately accessible to the beach. Extremely friendly staff. ##### Tysheena Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Essa 2 Apr 2024 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Lovely stay Really nice staff and really nice rooms The food as Ok and the pools are really clean We had a really nice stay at Balafon hotel Thanks to the nice people who work there ##### Essa Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mahamadu 7 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Was great ##### Mahamadu Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lucas 29 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely place The internet service was not good, but the staff, food, service and facilities were great ##### Lucas Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Reinhilde 15 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The own was excellent The staff was always friendly, smiling and helpful The garden on the hotel is beautiful ##### Reinhilde Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kamau 10 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Flawless Great time, from check-in, to kitchen staff, to cleaners, to entertainment, great value and lovely staff. Really enjoyed our time. Recommend the premier room pool view!! Closeness to beach is so ideal too, great for relaxation or a stroll to enjoy the sunset. Nice walk 15 min walk to Tropics Mall and shout out Vibrations cafe for a healthy vegan option outside of the great food provided at Balafon. Would definitely come again. ##### Kamau Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tykeen 18 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I liked that it was exclusive to the beach and the warmth of the environment and staff. ##### tykeen Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Fatimah 8 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Lovely resort with amazing staff. Fatu and the rest of the restaurant staff were fantastic, really great customer service. The swim up pool was great. Love the tucked away feel of the place. A nice stay ##### Fatimah Stayed 10 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Bianca-Maria 24 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities . ##### Bianca-Maria Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 30 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nothing but good to say I have nothing but good to say about this hotel! The facilities are beautiful, rooms spacious and comfortable and direct beach access with lot of sunbeds available. Staff are attentive and caring. We had an issue with our room (not the hotel’s fault) and they really went out their way to find a solution and ensure we had a pleasant stay. Which we did. Couldn’t be more grateful, will be back! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fred 17 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everything was good ##### Fred Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jose Luis 14 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Everything was ok. I’ve stayed at this hotel three times. ##### Jose Luis Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Corrine 5 May 2025 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Balafon experience Cleaning staff were lovely. Very friendly. There was one restaurant staff, who.was rude and unfriendly. Ordered chicken n chips for lunch. The chicken came out cold. When asked for it to be warmed up, they refried the chips n heated up the chicken. Meal wasnt that great. Great place to stay for exploring the city. There was no entertainment, so spent evenings out of the complex. There was a few blackouts but electricity came back promptly. The room were spacious but gloomy. Gambia is beautiful country to visit and will definitely visit again. Different hotel though. ##### Corrine Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kay 28 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful grounds and rooms, access to beach for walking or swimming plus on site pools. Major negative is no relationship with taxis; I feel I was gouged every time I tried to take one. ##### Kay Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Luud 8 Mar 2024 Liked: Staff & service, amenities Good and save hotel. Water in the pool little bit cold. Nice Staff. Entertaiment mediocre. Wifi can be better ##### Luud Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rekitha 15 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff was friendly and respectful from the time I arrive to the time I departed. Always a smile on everyone face was amazing. I love it there and wish I didn’t have to leave. The breakfast buffet is the best. I’m a breakfast person. The lunch was nice but the dinner was ok. ##### Rekitha Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward 24 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely smaller hotel Lovely hotel! Right by the beach. Great breakfast with a friendly chef cooking your eggs in the morning! Walkable to the strip in the day time if you fancied a night out and of very short taxi there/ back. Only thing I would comment on is the lack of door in the bathroom. A curtain or something would be good at the very least! ##### Edward Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Shannon 24 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Room comfort #### Nice Beach view The rooms was nice over all but i had to tell them about the AC many times it was very hotand the room leak when it had a hard rain also the water would be off everyday as well as the power ##### Shannon Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### diane 21 Oct 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Not to clean grddn mkjlded walls kutside..black mould all over shower floor; wLls stzined from air ck dionef more care needs putting into this hotdl has lkvely location ##### diane Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Takunda 1 Oct 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Bad internet, bad service, rooms not very clean. 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